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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

DELATION, n. An informing against, a denouncement.Sc. 1816 Scott Antiquary xxxix.:
Lord Glenallan told me himself; so there is no delation — no breach of trust on your part.Kcb. 1716 Session Minutes Kelton Par. Church (15 April):
There being a delation made by the minister.

[O.Sc. has delatio(u)n, accusation, denouncement (of persons as offenders), from 1564; Lat. delatio.]

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